This post will cover 5 different tile transition strips for uneven floors. Technically, one of them isn’t a strip, but we’ll get to that.
The reason you are here is that you have:
- two floors where the heights don’t match
- you need some uneven floor transition ideas
- at least one of the floors is tile
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
But first, have you considered…
Making Your Uneven Tile Floors… Even?
I’ve written two posts, one talking about tile-to-wood transitions and the other about carpet-to-tile transitions.
Both posts have tips for making the two surfaces even. But not all floors are able to be flush with the neighboring floors.
In fact, uneven floor heights are common in older homes and with marble floor installations.
So, we’ll assume you’re unable to make the floors even. Consequently, here are some uneven floor transition ideas for tile.
The List of Uneven Floor Transition Strips
Uneven Floor Transition Strips Where at least One Floor is Tile
The most common metal profiles are going to deal with the tile being higher than the neighboring floor.
The first four transitions are designed to be installed at the time of tile installation.
1. Schluter Reno Ramp-U
This profile ramps from a higher tile down to a thinner neighboring surface. That surface could be a thin hardwood, carpet, or perhaps vinyl over a thin underlayment. Some variations may be ADA compliant.
Uneven Floor Transitions include:
- tile to wood
- tile to carpet
- tile to LVP
- Tile to vinyl
2. Schluter Reno TK
The Reno TK is mainly used for uneven tile to carpet transitions. It’s a bit thinner with a smaller profile than the Ramp-U, above. Additionally, the carpet tucks under the reducing ramp.
Uneven Floor Transition for:
- Tile to carpet
3. Schluter Reno Ramp
Reno Ramp is a great reducer for high-traffic areas especially with wheeled carts. It’s the widest one featured here and ramps down to the adjoining surface like concrete. Anodized aluminum finish only.
Uneven floor transitions include:
- Tile to concrete
4. Schluter Reno-V
This adjustable reducer is perfect for a variety of applications. The ramp uses a hinge to move up or down, allowing it to accommodate different flooring heights. Anodized aluminum finish only and can be used in heavy-use applications.
Uneven Floor transitions include:
- Tile to concrete
- Tile to carpet
- Tile to vinyl
- Tile to wood
- Tile to LVP
- Tile to tile
5. Marble Threshold
A marble or natural stone threshold is designed to extend past its neighboring floors and provide an elegant way of transitioning from one flooring to another.
These were used frequently in older homes with old mud-set tile floors. This is a great option, particularly if you are looking for a classic look
Uneven floor transitions include:
- Tile to tile
- Tile to hardwood
- Tile to carpet
- Tile to vinyl
There, you have 5 different ways to transition from uneven floor heights. Hopefully, this post will help you with your situation. In another post, I also talked about ways to use profiles to trim your wall tile edges.
